Check Android Internet Connection: INTENT Method

If you want to check the internet connection status on your Android app, the INTENT method is a great option. This method is easy to implement and provides accurate results.

What is the INTENT method?

The INTENT method is a way to check for internet connectivity that uses the Android system's built-in connectivity manager. This method sends a broadcast message to the system to check the internet connectivity status. When the system receives the message, it sends a response back to your app with the current connectivity status.

How to implement the INTENT method?

To implement the INTENT method in your Android app, you need to follow these steps:

1. Add the following permission to your AndroidManifest.xml file:

<uses-permission android_name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />

2. Create a new class that extends BroadcastReceiver:

public class NetworkChangeReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {
    @Override
    public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
        ConnectivityManager connectivityManager = (ConnectivityManager) context.getSystemService(Context.CONNECTIVITY_SERVICE);
        NetworkInfo networkInfo = connectivityManager.getActiveNetworkInfo();

        if (networkInfo != null && networkInfo.isConnected()) {
            // Internet is available
        } else {
            // Internet is not available
        }
    }
}

3. In your activity, register and unregister the receiver:

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
    private NetworkChangeReceiver networkChangeReceiver;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

        networkChangeReceiver = new NetworkChangeReceiver();
    }

    @Override
    protected void onResume() {
        super.onResume();
        IntentFilter intentFilter = new IntentFilter(ConnectivityManager.CONNECTIVITY_ACTION);
        registerReceiver(networkChangeReceiver, intentFilter);
    }

    @Override
    protected void onPause() {
        super.onPause();
        unregisterReceiver(networkChangeReceiver);
    }
}

With these steps, you can easily check the internet connectivity status on your Android app using the INTENT method. Remember to handle the cases where the internet connection is not available to provide a good user experience.